Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Calca

Calca is a town in Cusco district, Peru, home to about 9,179 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sacred Valley of the Incas (11 km), Ancasmarca (12 km) and Yanacocha (15 km).

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Calca, Peru
Calca, Cusco district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calca at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Population
about 9,179
Coordinates
13.3333° S, 71.9500° W
Places within 50 km
161 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Calca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calca

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Coscojahuarina (7 km); the best-known is Ancasmarca (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Calca

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Huchuy Qosqo (5 km); the best-known is Machucollpa (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Calca

14 churches within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Colonial Church of Chinchero (15 km); the best-known is San Blas (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calca

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Quriqucha (14 km); the best-known is Yanacocha (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calca

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Sacred Valley of the Incas (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Calca

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Calca. The closest is Catarata Sirenachayoq (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Calca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calca
  2. 16 km Cerro Patacancha · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 9 km Sacred Valley of the Incas · nature spot, Cusco
  4. 11 km Yanacocha · lake, Cusco
  5. 10 km Ancasmarca · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 4 km Condorhuachana · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 15 km Back to Calca

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    Within 15 km of Calca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68115Coscojahuarina (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4573Huchuy Qosqo (5 km)
    Churches1314Colonial Church of Chinchero (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Quriqucha (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Sacred Valley of the Incas (11 km)
    Waterfalls411Catarata Sirenachayoq (4 km)
    Museums99Inkariy Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions58Suchuna (24 km)
    Caves14Cueva Tambomachay (20 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (26 km)
    Parks22Plazoleta Santa Catalina (26 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (84 km)

    Calca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calca?

    Sacred Valley of the Incas (nature spot, about 11 km), Ancasmarca (viewpoint, about 12 km), Yanacocha (lake, about 15 km), Condorhuachana (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cerro Patacancha (viewpoint, about 16 km), Machucollpa (heritage site, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Calca?

    161 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calca?

    Coscojahuarina, about 7 km by road; Maquimaquiyoc (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calca?

    Huchuy Qosqo, about 5 km by road; Urco Arqueological Site (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calca?

    Colonial Church of Chinchero, about 15 km by road; Iglesia de San Cristóbal (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calca?

    Start in Calca, visit Cerro Patacancha, then Sacred Valley of the Incas, then Yanacocha, then Ancasmarca, then Condorhuachana, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Calca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Calca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Calca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.